University of Utah
Assistant Professor of History in Global Latin America
University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84193
Assistant Professor of History in Global Latin America
The University of Utah, an AA/EO employer, encourages applications from all qualified individuals, and provides reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of applicants and employees. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students, staff, faculty and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education, employment opportunities, and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented groups.Position InformationProposed Faculty RankDepartmentDepartment
00090 - HistoryCityCity
Salt Lake City, UTTrackNew Position to BeginNew Position to Begin
July 1, 2025DetailsThe Department of History at the University of Utah invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship in the history of modern Latin America and its relationship with other world regions (including the US and Canada, as well as Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and/or the Pacific), and with thematic strengths in such areas as migration, capitalism, technology, global health, diplomacy, infrastructure, and/or the environment. The position is integral to a new International and Area Studies curriculum development initiative within the College of Humanities. Competitive applicants will have a research and teaching profile with a strong global focus, and have a demonstrated commitment to research and to research-informed teaching at all levels of the undergraduate and graduate curriculum. The teaching load is two courses per semester. Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate and graduate courses in global Latin America, as well as (on a rotating basis) an undergraduate course that critically engages with area studies frameworks, an undergraduate course on historical methods, and a survey of modern Latin America.History faculty have opportunities to participate in the University’s Interdisciplinary programs in Latin American Studies, International Studies, Asian Studies, and Middle East Studies. Both the Center for Latin American Studies and the Asia Center are Title VI National Resource Centers (NRCs) and provide students with some of the nation’s most extensive support for language study abroad through Foreign Language and Area Studies ( FLAS ) fellowships. The University of Utah is a national leader in Classical and Modern Nahuatl language and cultural studies, with a summer language institute and academic year course offerings.The PhD is preferred but
ABD
candidates are encouraged to apply. Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, and writing sample no later than October 18, 2024. All applicants will be required to submit names and email addresses for letters of recommendation. If the applicant is selected for the first round of interviews, the references will be notified to submit a letter.EEO/Non-Discrimination InformationAll qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34
CFR
part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at:https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.eduNoticeThe University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior
URS
service, may elect to enroll in
URS
if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from
URS
are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.Special Instructions for CandidatesOpen DateOpen Date
08/14/2024Close DateClose Date
10/18/2024Open Until Filled
NoRequisition NumberRequisition Number
PRN01254CFTypeType
FacultyPosting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).Required Documents
Cover LetterCurriculum VitaeWriting Sample 1Optional Documents
Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 – Member Copy 4) – Veteran Only – Call 801.581.2169Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call 801.581.2169 after submission
University Human Resource Management250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: employment@utah.edu
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The University of Utah, an AA/EO employer, encourages applications from all qualified individuals, and provides reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of applicants and employees. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students, staff, faculty and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education, employment opportunities, and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented groups.Position InformationProposed Faculty RankDepartmentDepartment
00090 - HistoryCityCity
Salt Lake City, UTTrackNew Position to BeginNew Position to Begin
July 1, 2025DetailsThe Department of History at the University of Utah invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship in the history of modern Latin America and its relationship with other world regions (including the US and Canada, as well as Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and/or the Pacific), and with thematic strengths in such areas as migration, capitalism, technology, global health, diplomacy, infrastructure, and/or the environment. The position is integral to a new International and Area Studies curriculum development initiative within the College of Humanities. Competitive applicants will have a research and teaching profile with a strong global focus, and have a demonstrated commitment to research and to research-informed teaching at all levels of the undergraduate and graduate curriculum. The teaching load is two courses per semester. Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate and graduate courses in global Latin America, as well as (on a rotating basis) an undergraduate course that critically engages with area studies frameworks, an undergraduate course on historical methods, and a survey of modern Latin America.History faculty have opportunities to participate in the University’s Interdisciplinary programs in Latin American Studies, International Studies, Asian Studies, and Middle East Studies. Both the Center for Latin American Studies and the Asia Center are Title VI National Resource Centers (NRCs) and provide students with some of the nation’s most extensive support for language study abroad through Foreign Language and Area Studies ( FLAS ) fellowships. The University of Utah is a national leader in Classical and Modern Nahuatl language and cultural studies, with a summer language institute and academic year course offerings.The PhD is preferred but
ABD
candidates are encouraged to apply. Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, and writing sample no later than October 18, 2024. All applicants will be required to submit names and email addresses for letters of recommendation. If the applicant is selected for the first round of interviews, the references will be notified to submit a letter.EEO/Non-Discrimination InformationAll qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34
CFR
part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at:https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.eduNoticeThe University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior
URS
service, may elect to enroll in
URS
if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from
URS
are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.Special Instructions for CandidatesOpen DateOpen Date
08/14/2024Close DateClose Date
10/18/2024Open Until Filled
NoRequisition NumberRequisition Number
PRN01254CFTypeType
FacultyPosting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).Required Documents
Cover LetterCurriculum VitaeWriting Sample 1Optional Documents
Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 – Member Copy 4) – Veteran Only – Call 801.581.2169Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call 801.581.2169 after submission
University Human Resource Management250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: employment@utah.edu
#J-18808-Ljbffr